here goes.
knucks is a fucking beast and unfortunately looks like a provincetown bear playing dress up in what he posted. i am lean now but at 280 with big traps, i couldn't wear anything but nike tees. i have no more traps due to neck injury but no shirts are made to fit traps like his, they will all pull across the chest and delta. he needs to go custom. looks to be like a 46/32 or 48/33, it's not easy. rick works but unlike half of sf, you can't just go about buying a ton of rick without ever having thought about it before. you have choices to make, one is making yourself so large that clothes rarely work. when you're really big, you usually look fat in clothes. i don't see ronnie coleman in a suit and say wow, that guy is fit. for instance, my shoulders are 61" around back so aside from leathers, ccp is a no go.
up to a 48, to echo synth echoing me, prada is a good option, the more formal stuff is cut fairly athletically. most designer suits wouldn't work; the shoulder seam would be on his jugular.

Peter made that shirt? Cool... he makes decent shirts for the price, but I never had him make a casual s/s for me... I too love linen so I might consider that. Was it a pre-existing shirt he'd done or something you came up with? He has my measurements so I suppose I could just order one.
btw, Johnny's watch shop across the hall from Peter is worth a visit if you're into timepieces. his collection is beyond impressive, he's knowledgeable and quite friendly and willing to "talk shop". I learned a lot from him... one of my favorites in HK.

I suppose I designed it? I just asked for a s/s made with my other shirts measurements in a nice linen, fiddled with the collar and placket and some other small details, I think it's pretty basic. I've always wanted to have a watch but I think it's a hobby that I can't afford at this point. It's one of those things that if I have one I want to have a nice one, and thanks to this fucking forum that means 20k or nothing.

But aren't you 2% bf?
Thanks, the shirt is 100% linen from Peter Lee. I haven't really looked around for them because looking for OTR shirts in general is just a waste of time for me. They are one of the few things probably cheaper to buy and tailor than to have made m2m though if you can find them.

Looks like you're enjoying the shirt, Eason. PL sent me a bunch of swatches recently, and I'm thinking of having a few shirts made, including a linen or two. Great to hear.

yeah, if i'm spending that much its gonna be on side/back zips cause that's what i get the most wear out of. haven't found the right thing yet. super into those wjk/carpe ones but scared of 's,m,l' sizing and no return policy...

Lunch today was simple but delicious...ale battered soft shell crab over bibb lettuce with a nice remoulade on a fresh toasted potato roll. the crab was delicately battered and only added to the creamy texture of it all... the fresh lettuce enveloping it added a necessary crunch... the remoulade, applied sparingly brought with it a perfect tartness... binding everything together. in between bites I enjoyed fresh made potato chips seasoned with sea salt and smoked paprika... a fitting companion that added a bit more substance to the whole ordeal. a small side of coleslaw... the crunchy savoy and red cabbages... julienned apples and carrots.. golden raisins and poppyseeds came together to add a brightness to the palette that mirrored the changing of the weather today...

yeah, if i'm spending that much its gonna be on side/back zips cause that's what i get the most wear out of. haven't found the right thing yet. super into those wjk/carpe ones but scared of 's,m,l' sizing and no return policy...